Gogol, Nikolai
Gogol, N: Overcoat
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473322288
- author:
- Gogol, Nikolai
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Read Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 52
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.3 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Horror, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol is a biting satire that explores the human condition in 19th century Russia. This influential short story follows the journey of Akakiy Akakievitch, a civil servant struggling to survive in a harsh winter environment. Akakiy's life changes dramatically with the purchase of a new overcoat, but his newfound happiness is short-lived as he falls victim to a cruel fate. Gogol's innovative writing and biting wit combine to create a story that is both amusing and pointed, offering a scathing critique of Russia's bureaucracy during this period. This edition of The Overcoat features a specially commissioned author biography, making it an essential addition to the bookshelves of readers interested in classic Russian literature.
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